Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' — Narrow, upright Japanese maple prized for its columnar silhouette and vivid seasonal color. This cultivar produces finely dissected, deep red to burgundy foliage that maintains a compact, vertical habit through the growing season and intensifies to fiery scarlet in fall. Its upright, tight form makes it suited to limited spaces, formal borders, accent plantings, and containers. Mature height typically ranges from 8–12 feet with a much narrower spread; slow to moderate growth rate with minimal pruning needed to maintain shape.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Finely divided, lace-like palmate leaves with a delicate texture and pronounced lobing.
Color: Deep red to burgundy in summer; brilliant scarlet to orange-red in autumn, depending on light and climate.
Habit: Narrow, columnar, upright form that adds vertical interest; excellent for small gardens, lining walkways, or as a focal point in mixed borders and containers.
Light: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled shade; tolerates more sun in cooler climates but protect from hot, direct afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Soil & care: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil; consistent moisture without standing water. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate root temperatures. Minimal pruning required—remove crossing or dead branches as needed.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8 (zone suitability can vary by microclimate).
Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' — Narrow, upright Japanese maple prized for its columnar silhouette and vivid seasonal color. This cultivar produces finely dissected, deep red to burgundy foliage that maintains a compact, vertical habit through the growing season and intensifies to fiery scarlet in fall. Its upright, tight form makes it suited to limited spaces, formal borders, accent plantings, and containers. Mature height typically ranges from 8–12 feet with a much narrower spread; slow to moderate growth rate with minimal pruning needed to maintain shape.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Finely divided, lace-like palmate leaves with a delicate texture and pronounced lobing.
Color: Deep red to burgundy in summer; brilliant scarlet to orange-red in autumn, depending on light and climate.
Habit: Narrow, columnar, upright form that adds vertical interest; excellent for small gardens, lining walkways, or as a focal point in mixed borders and containers.
Light: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled shade; tolerates more sun in cooler climates but protect from hot, direct afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Soil & care: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil; consistent moisture without standing water. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate root temperatures. Minimal pruning required—remove crossing or dead branches as needed.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8 (zone suitability can vary by microclimate).
